Happy Birthday Jack!

6 years old!!  He is such a spunky, fun kid that makes our home a happier place!

Pumpkin Patch

 Some highlights from our pumpkin patch outing...

how did this happen??

When did Jack become old enough to start losing teeth!!??  That's right, his front bottom tooth is super loose and he is wiggling it like crazy (I think because Christian filled him in on the whole "get money" thing.)  I can't believe he is losing teeth and turning 6 next month. 

And Christian is beginning to play the trumpet!!  He had his first lesson already and owns his very own trumpet. 

And my little Anna says please and thank you and is also learning to jump.  Still no air yet but she is getting close! She also loves reading books together.  This one, Red Hat Blue Hat by Sandra Boyton is her favorite...

mommy and me time!

Anna and I have been enjoying some mommy and me classes this fall.  She is doing a tumbling class that is really fun...lots of climbing, rolling, jumping, hanging, and balancing.  

 

We're also doing a dancing class.  She gets to wear a tutu and dance to fun kiddie songs, play with a hula hoop, learn some new skills (like jumping, galloping, balancing on one foot), and loves the shaking all the foam balls off the parachute.  

I really love having a little girl!!!

firsts...

First day of kindergarten for Jack...

First day of soccer for Jack...

First day of fourth grade for Christian...

First day of pigtails for Anna...

Time is flying by!!!

my roomie!

My roommate from college and her twin sister, Lisa and Laura, were coming out to DC to visit and made a special side trip to see me!  I was excited to see my former roomie of two years.  It was great to catch up and reminisce.  I took her over to Broom's Bloom dairy for some yummy ice cream and we taught them to play one of our favorite games, Dominion.  We had a most excellent time visiting.  It had been too long!

This is one of our classics...

My little/big girl!

Anna is 18 months!!!  She went to see the doctor on Friday the 13th.  She is 22 lbs 11oz.  Still kind of a runt.  And 32 in. long.  Healthy and happy.  She had her first Sunday in nursery today and I didn't see anyone for the whole two hours so she must've done well!  They told me she was in awe the whole time just looking around and taking it all in.  She is saying all kinds of things, not very clearly but she definitely has sounds for things.  Some of her words include Daddy (her favorite word), hi, bye, please in sign language (thanks Mindy :) ), Jack, Christian, Mommy (sort of), milk or cup, dog, woof, mickey (as in the mouse), baby, bear...She loves dancing when music comes on, clapping when anything finishes, playing peek a boo (one her favorite things to do, she even says boo), when she gets really excited she either drops to the floor on her belly or if she is near a couch or pillow she slams her face/head against it repeatedly.  Its hilarious.  She is so cute and happy and lovable and it is so fun watching her grow.  :)